How to hide columns on multiple sheets in a workbook?
Managing large datasets in Microsoft Excel often requires organizing and simplifying your data presentation. Hiding columns across multiple sheets is a common task that can make workbooks more user-friendly and reduce visual clutter. Below is a detailed guide to optimize this process efficiently.
Hide columns on multiple worksheets in a workbook with VBA code
Hide columns on multiple worksheets in a workbook with Kutools AI
Hide columns on multiple worksheets in a workbook with VBA code
The following code can help you to hide specific columns across all worksheets immediately, please do as this:
1. Hold down the "ALT" + "F11" keys to open the "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" window.
2. Click "Insert" > "Module", and paste the following code in the "Module" Window.
VBA code: Hide columns on multiple sheets at once:
Sub Hide_Columns()
'Updateby Extendoffice
Dim iWs As Integer
Dim sCol As String
On Error Resume Next
sCol = Application.InputBox("Input entire column,Eg A:A OR A:B", _
"Kutools for Excel", , , , , , 2)
If sCol = "" Then
MsgBox "Empty columns", vbInformation, "Kutools for Excel"
Exit Sub
End If
For iWs = 1 To ThisWorkbook.Worksheets.Count
ThisWorkbook.Sheets(iWs).Columns(sCol).Hidden = True
Next iWs
On Error GoTo 0
End Sub
3. Then press "F5" key to run this code, and a prompt box is popped out to remind you type the columns that you want to hide across all worksheets, see screenshot:
4. And then click "OK" button, your specified columns have been hidden in all worksheets at once.
Hide columns on multiple worksheets in a workbook with Kutools AI
If you want a quicker and more automated solution, "Kutools for Excel" offers a handy tool for this task. With its "Kutools AI Aide", you can simply describe your requirement in natural language, and Kutools AI will handle the rest for you. This eliminates the need for manual setup and ensures accurate results in seconds. It's an ideal solution for those who want to save time and avoid complex formula or VBA code in Excel.
After installing Kutools For Excel, please click "Kutools" > "AI Aide" to open the "Kutools AI Aide" pane.
- Select the data range that you want to use.
- Then, type the requirement in the chat box: such as:
Hide the Column B:D from all sheets in this workbook - And then, press "Enter" key or click the "Send" button. Kutools AI will analyze the question, after finishing, please click "Execute" button to get the result.
In conclusion, hiding columns on multiple worksheets in an Excel workbook can be efficiently accomplished using either VBA code or Kutools AI, depending on your needs and expertise. Whether you choose the flexibility of VBA or the convenience of Kutools AI, these tools empower you to streamline your workflow and focus on what matters most—your data analysis and reporting. If you're interested in exploring more Excel tips and tricks, our website offers thousands of tutorials to help you master Excel.
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